This bracelet was made as a souvenir for visitors to the Maria Laach Abbey, a Benedictine abbey in northwestern Germany. It has large, curved links of copper and white metal, from which drops a glazed ceramic disc mounted in white metal. The disc is decorated with a geometrical design in red on a yellow and green background, with a black diamond shape in the center. It is marked on the back of the mount with the abbey’s logo. The large spring ring clasp is very secure...

A pair of truly exceptional Shakudo cufflinks, the faces being a matched pair of mixed-metal plaques representing all the signs of the Chinese and Japanese Zodiac, including tigers, boars, dragons, rats, roosters, rabbits, snakes, oxen, dogs, monkeys, sheep and horses. The detail work is amazing and the design is one of the most complex we've seen. The plaques are mounted on custom-fitted 950 silver backs with toggle mechanisms...

Plateros was the name of Sigi Pinedas first shop. He was not open long at this taller and works with this signature are rare. From this shop I have found his very best works. Thick silver and always made with quality and this necklace shows all that off. The red coral branch is over 1.5in. long and has a length of 1 3/8th's in. wide. The necklace lays beautiful due to the hinged design. The diameter is 4.5in. across which is about 16.5 inch wearable...

Graziella Laffi modernist sterling and 18K gold necklace

Mid 20th century

Peru

Should fit a 15 1/2" to a 16" neck

Center element measures 5 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 105 grams

Marked Laffi, Peru , 925, k18

Fine vintage condition

This is a vintage Mexican silver signed Patino bracelet and necklace set with color changing alexandrite glass stones. When any Patino designs turn up I want them all! The work is always done in exceptionally heavy silver and the details are hand carved. The stones on the bracelet are .50in. high and the link is .78in. wide. The length of the bracelet is 7in. and the weight is 61 grams. The necklace is 17in. long with a hefty weight of 96.5 grams...

Exceptional Peruvian panel bracelet.

Marked - Industria Peruana, Munos, 900.

Excellent vintage condition.

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These cuff links are composed of forged-wire bands that have been hand-formed into pinwheel shapes and anchor bars with curled ends. The anchor bars are marked sterling and are secured to the buttons with a soldered figure-eight link; the cuff links exhibit tool marks from working the silver. They are probably from the 1950s. The pinwheels measure about 11/16 inch across; the anchor bars measure 1 inch long. Weight: 9.7 grams total

Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

Peru

Mid 20th century

This exceptional example of Laffi's work weighs a solid 62.50 grams

2 1/4" tall

Interior circumference - 6" plus a rear opening of 1"

Stamped G. Laffi, Peru, 925

Excellent vintage condition

A handsome pair of heavy 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the round faces featuring a textured finish accented with twisted rope borders. Each face is centered with a strongly-colored blue sapphire. The backs are stamped with French 18K marks.

Origin: France, ca. 1950.

Condition: excellent.

Dimensions: 5/8" diameter.

Weight: 11.2 grams

Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .52 carat.

These gutsy vintage crouching tiger form cufflinks embody the beauty, grace, and power of the animal, feature nicely detailed tigers on toggle backs; Marked STERLING; Measuring 1 1/8 inch long by 5/8 inch high, Excellent vintage condition. Perfect gift for the tiger in your life!

Elegant and rarely seen 940 silver bracelet by Hector Aguilar. It measures approximately 7 1/4" end to end. Hard to be exact since it is curved and the safety chain is attached. The width is 1" and the weight is 49 grams. It has a simple but secure hook closure and original, intact safety chain. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A belt by Aguilar in the same swirl circle design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p...

Ecuador - 900 silver brooch

Urn shape decorated with stylized serpent motif

2 1/4" tall x 1 3/4" across

Marked Ecuador 900

Very good vintage condition

A very fine pair of platinum, diamond and sapphire earrings in a classic line pattern. The brilliant round-cut diamonds graduate from .10 ct at the top to .20 ct at the bottom. The diamonds are finely matched at H color, SI1 to SI2 clarity, with good to very good cut. The modified-brilliant round-cut sapphires have a beautiful limpid medium violet-blue color, excellent brilliance and eye-clean clarity. Each stone is set in a fully articulated mounting with a pierced gallery...

A nice vintage 1950s size 7-3/4 ring with a natural emerald stone. This ring measures 3/8" across the top and it weighs 2.0 grams. It is stamped 10K FESTIVAL and it has signs of an upsizing in the past. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A patinated hammered copper cuff bracelet with copper wire overlays from the Hungarian Arts Guild. Label is marked with the logo of the Iparmuveszeti Vallalat which was the official state organization of handicrafts by various artisans. Also marked with what appears to be the item number and the price.

Measures approximately 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Can be adjusted very slightly. Measures about 1 1/4" high. Has some minor surface scratches.

Fine example of mid centur...

From the late 1940's-1950's this brooch/pendant is graceful and elegant. Ornate metalwork shows off the various sizes, shapes and colors of the stones in their unusual color combination. Gold colored filigree back. Marked West Germany. 4" by 3 1/4

Ethnographic Peruvian doll figurine motif. Vintage, weighty naive ethnographic Pre Columbian style figures or idols pin brooch with "C" clasp marked with an ethnic symbol stamp as, INDUSTRIA PERUANA & 900 for 90% Silver.
The native peoples were known to make dolls from precious metals.

24 Grams or .8 Oz and 2 X 2 1/4".
Super preowned vintage hefty condition with naive pin stem hinge.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confi...

This cornflower necklace was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. It is 18" in length and the cornflower sections are 1" x 11/16". Clean and bright!

Striking mid-20th Century modernist sterling and rock crystal Ring by K.E. Palmberg, who was chief designer for the leading Swedish company Alton in the 1950s. Matching bracelet and pendant currently available separately.

The square portion behind the large clear stone is oxidized black, making the crystal to sparkle and glow like crazy. The top portion of the ring measures 6/8" in diameter and stands 3/8" above the ring. Adjustable, but currently a size 6.5. Fully hallmarked as shown...

This sterling silver & blue Nevada turquoise belt buckle was designed & signed circa 1950's by Native American Hopi designer Preston Monongye (1927-87). Buckle measures 3" X 2" & weighs 74 grams, 2.6 oz. The large Burnham turquoise nugget measures 1 1/2" X 1" and is in perfect condition. Monongye's 1950 hallmark is impressed on the reverse. Buckle swivel and hook work smoothly and securely. The tufa cast silver has a gorgeous vintage patina. The buckle will take up to a 1 1/2" wide strap. The co...

Asymmetrical design sterling modernist ring, Denmark, c.1950's. This off-center designed ring makes this a strong and surprising piece of modernism. It is signed "STERLING DENMARK 925S" plus 2 maker's marks that I cannot make out. The curved front measures 1" long and the ring is size 9. Ring is in very good condition except for fine surface scratches from wear. Can be polished. Strong yet subtle design......$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Antonio Pineda Smokey quartz love knot is shown in the book Silver Seduction by Gobi Stomberg. The mounting is made with thick silver and the faceted stone is large at 1in. tall and .75in. across. The facets are beautifully cut and the stone glows with gold sparks. The pictures in no way capture the stones fire. The pendant weighs a total of 45 grams. The chain is 19in. long and is fine quality with the hallmark on the closure. There are no chips or damage of any kind to this well loved and ca...

This unique piece of jewelry dates back to the 1940's or early 1950's. The top is a pink and yellow gold geometric design broach that holds the rectangular watch. The watch has a pink face and marked "BLACK STARR & GORHAM". The movement is a 17 jewel GIRARD PERREGAUX. The watch is in working condition. Total weight of the watch with the movement is 9.4 grams. The safety clasp on the pin and the inside of the watch case are both marked 14Kt.

Size: 1.25 inches (30mm) long. Hallmarked “14K”. Excellent condition.

Timeless and elegant this early Vintage Antonio Pineda Necklace features deep purple Amethyst Cabochon stones set to "float" above silver discs. The necklace measures 14 1/2" long by 5/8" wide and weighs a substantial 159 grams. Good vintage condition with light signs of age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Sterling, Mexico, Silver, 970 with the design number YY 564 and the eagle stamp 17. A stunning necklace that will never go out of style.

A fine Italian Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm set with amethysts and pearls. The charm is shaped as a crown. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire and rosette motifs. The oval amethysts have nice medium color intensity and the pearls have good luster. The charm bears the maker’s mark of Figli di Vittoria Franconeri di Lidia (Florence).

• Origin: Italy, ca. 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1” x 13/16” x 1-1/4” (excluding jump ring)
• Approxima...

Two pairs of ceramic clip earrings, 1940-50’s, scallop shells in blue and green. Condition: fine.

This faceted helotrope Trifari bracelet is 7" long and 9/16" wide. The back is a silver metal color with a fold over clasp. The stones are bright and the plating is in perfect original condition.

This bracelet reminds me a great deal of the bracket on page 33 of Ann Pitman book in style

This vintage 1950-s platinum and diamond eternity band is set with 32 diamonds. There are 4 full-cut and 28 single-cut diamonds decorating the scroll and priced design 7 millimeter wide band. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.70 Ct. The ring is a size 5 ½ and it CAN NOT be sized.

Long elegant Baroque pearl necklace with matching earrings by Miriam Haskell. Gray bead spacers. Newly restrung. The necklace is 55" end to end and has the Miriam Haskell tag. The screw-back earrings are 1 3/4" long with Haskell marked on the shank.

Art Smith "Modern" copper and brass cuff bracelet

Smith's large and iconic bracelet c. 1950

4" long x 3" wide

Inner circumference 5 1/2" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"

Weight - 110 grams

Marked Art Smith - see picture

Excellent vintage condition retaining original patina

Composed of hollow-cast embossed panels with a geometric design, enhanced by oxidation. The necklace is secured by a hook closure that bears the maker’s initials of JSE, as well as marks for sterling and a partial mark of some sort. The back of one panel is also marked sterling. The necklace measures 15 ¼ inches long by 1 inch wide. Weight: 40.6 grams

A 10k yellow gold twin cultured pearls ring from the 1940s-50s. This size 6-3/4 ring features two 4.8 mm. cultured pearls with silvery luster. This ring weighs 3.2 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and ins...

This mid-century Abraham Paz bracelet is a work of art. Paz was a master silversmith who, like Valentin Vidaurreta, produced work for Fred Davis. Much of this work was hallmarked with the FD mark for Davis. This piece, however, is signed with the AP mark for Abraham Paz, but produced for Davis to be sold at Sanborns, as it is also marked with the eagle assay 22. I've included a pic with the stone shown on a bright light so you can see the beautiful obsidian color. This is a fabulous b...

Elegant vermeil brooch from the 1940s. Large crystal stone and clear pave rhinestones. 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" approximately.

Very unusual and fine 14 K yellow gold crab brooch with a large natural turquoise cabochon and natural ruby eyes. In mint condition, it dates circa 1950's and measures 2.25 inches wide by 1.5". Excellent detailing.